Licensed Social Worker Part Time
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Vibra Healthcare
Rochdale, MA, US
Summary
The Social Worker provides patient assessment, counseling, and discharge planning while acting as a liaison between patients, families, and community agencies. They work within an inter-disciplinary team to apply psychosocial interventions and support patients in their recovery and independence.
Job Description
Overview
COME BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH VIBRA HEALTHCARE!
We are seeking a Part Time Social Worker to join our team!
Hospital Details
The Meadows of Central Massachusetts is an 82-bed transitional care facility located alongside Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts – Central Campus. The Meadows provides comprehensive skilled nursing and rehabilitation services for individuals in need of specialized medical care before they can return home or to another care setting. Many of our patients have suffered serious injuries or illnesses. As a result, they require day-to-day help while they work toward recovery and regain their independence. Our comprehensive, personalized approach to patient care incorporates therapeutic intervention and medical management. We specialize in providing short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care services.
Responsibilities
Provides patient assessment, counseling, and discharge planning. Acts as a liaison between the patient/family/hospital and community agencies/resources. Demonstrates expertise in social work, working as a member of an inter-disciplinary team comprised of a physician, nurses, and case management. Applies specialized knowledge of human development and behavior and social, economic, and cultural systems in directly assisting patients and families to improve or restore their capacity for social functioning. This includes counseling and use of psychosocial interventions and social psychotherapy. Occasionally plans educational offerings and provides in-services as requested.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work required.
- Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Social Worker in the state of employment required.
Additional Qualifications/Skills:
- Master of Social Work preferred.
- Two (2) years of experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare setting preferred.
- Ability to project a professional image.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
- Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
- Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
Benefits
At Vibra Healthcare, employees are our priority. We are passionate about patient care and consider it a privilege to be able to provide services to patients and their family members. Below is a brief summary of our benefits.
• Medical PPO high and low deductible plans / HSA options as well as HMO options in some markets
• FREE prescription plans
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flex Spending plans, 401K matching
• Additional Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital plans
• Company discounts for mobile phone service, electronics, cell phones, clothing, etc
• Pet Insurance
• Group legal – provides legal assistance with personal legal matters
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Work life balance
At Vibra Healthcare, our patients are family. Healthcare is constantly evolving, our growing organization is devoted to ensuring that each person in our care feels safe. Our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals are always focused on service excellence and providing top quality care at the bedside. Our culture fosters engagement, diversity and advocacy. Our goal is to empower our employees and support them in their professional growth while leading them on a path to success within our organization.
Since it's founding in 2004, Vibra has grown rapidly as a speciaty hospital provider for medically complex patients. Our focus is on the care of these patients in the setting of Long Term Acute Care, Acute Medical Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facilities. Today, Vibra operates 29 facilities with more than 1,300 licensed hospial beds in 11 states.
Our award winning hospitals employ clinical innovation, dedication to our community, thoughtful use of our resources, and commit to rebuilding the lives of medically complex and functionally challenged patients and families.
At Vibra, we feel EVERYONE has a role in making healthcare safe– physicians, healthcare executives, nurses and all other members of the care team including patients, family members, and visitors. Vibra Hospital is working to make healthcare safety a priority. You, as the patient, can also play a vital role in making your care safe by becoming an active, involved and informed member of your healthcare team. It is important to us at Vibra Hospital that you are involved in your care, because we want you to understand the reasons for the things that are being done for you and your loved one.
Founded
2004
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Thornton, CO
Since it's founding in 2004, Vibra has grown rapidly as a speciaty hospital provider for medically complex patients. Our focus is on the care of these patients in the setting of Long Term Acute Care, Acute Medical Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facilities. Today, Vibra operates 29 facilities with more than 1,300 licensed hospial beds in 11 states.
Our award winning hospitals employ clinical innovation, dedication to our community, thoughtful use of our resources, and commit to rebuilding the lives of medically complex and functionally challenged patients and families.
At Vibra, we feel EVERYONE has a role in making healthcare safe– physicians, healthcare executives, nurses and all other members of the care team including patients, family members, and visitors. Vibra Hospital is working to make healthcare safety a priority. You, as the patient, can also play a vital role in making your care safe by becoming an active, involved and informed member of your healthcare team. It is important to us at Vibra Hospital that you are involved in your care, because we want you to understand the reasons for the things that are being done for you and your loved one.
Founded
2004
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Thornton, CO